<![CDATA[Paying a deposit before making a food reservation is a common practice among restaurants to ensure that reservations are confirmed. However, in practice, there are still issues regarding the status of the deposit in the event of a reservation cancellation. This study aims to examine the practice of advance payment for dining reservations at Gaya Brasserie in Bandung and analyze it from the perspective of Sharia Economic Law. This study employs an empirical-juridical approach using descriptive methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews with restaurant staff and customers, documentation, and a literature review. The results show that Gaya Brasserie requires a deposit of Rp200,000.00 as a condition for making a reservation. This deposit is applied toward the total payment if the transaction proceeds; however, if the reservation is canceled, the deposit may be forfeited. This practice aligns with the concept of bai’ al-‘urbun in Islamic Economic Law. However, its implementation does not yet fully comply with the principles of bayān and al-‘adl because the terms regarding the status of the deposit in the event of cancellation have not been clearly communicated to consumers. Therefore, the restaurant needs to provide clearer information regarding payment terms and reservation cancellations so that transactions can be conducted transparently and in accordance with the principles of Islamic Economic Law.]]>
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